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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
[Adverbe]

in a favorable or approving manner

extrêmement, très

extrêmement, très

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .La nouvelle politique a été **très** bien accueillie par les groupes environnementaux.
skilled
[Adjectif]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

qualifié

qualifié

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .Le chef **qualifié** crée des chefs-d'œuvre culinaires qui ravissent les papilles.
to fly
[verbe]

to move or travel through the air

voler

voler

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Regardez les nuages ; les avions doivent **voler** à travers eux tout le temps.
repetitive
[Adjectif]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

répétitif, monotone

répétitif, monotone

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but its repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .La routine d'exercice était efficace, mais sa nature **répétitive** a rendu difficile de s'y tenir sur le long terme.
dead-end
[Adjectif]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sans issue, sans avenir

sans issue, sans avenir

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead .Le détective était frustré après avoir suivi une autre piste **sans issue**.
to vary
[verbe]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

varier

varier

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .Le musicien **varie** le tempo et les dynamiques dans ses compositions, ajoutant de l'intérêt et de l'émotion à la musique.
stressful
[Adjectif]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

stressant

stressant

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .L'entretien d'embauche a été une expérience **stressante** pour lui.
worthwhile
[Adjectif]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

qui vaut la peine, utile

qui vaut la peine, utile

Ex: The meeting was worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .La réunion était **enrichissante**, car elle a conduit à une collaboration précieuse.
challenging
[Adjectif]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

éprouvant, difficile,  	 	exigeant

éprouvant, difficile, exigeant

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Terminer le parcours du combattant était **difficile**, poussant les participants à leurs limites physiques.

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

l'essentiel, le point crucial

l'essentiel, le point crucial

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Je comprends vos préoccupations, mais **l'essentiel** est que ce soit la meilleure ligne de conduite.
gender-neutral
[Adjectif]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

neutre

neutre

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .L'industrie de la mode adopte des lignes de vêtements **non genrées** qui s'adressent aux individus préférant des styles qui ne sont pas traditionnellement associés à un genre spécifique.

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

pompier

pompier

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .La communauté a honoré les **pompiers** pour leur bravoure et leur dévouement lors d'un incendie de forêt.
fireman
[nom]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

pompier

pompier

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students .Un **pompier** à la retraite a partagé ses expériences avec des étudiants.

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

directeur d'école, proviseur

directeur d'école, proviseur

Ex: The head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .L'approche innovante du **directeur d'école** en matière d'éducation a valu à l'école une reconnaissance nationale.

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

directeur, proviseur

directeur, proviseur

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .Le **directeur** a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour améliorer les normes académiques.

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

agent de police, agente de police, policier, policière

agent de police, agente de police, policier, policière

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .Avec une lampe de poche à la main, l'**officier de police** a cherché des indices sur les lieux du crime.

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

policière, femme policier

policière, femme policier

Ex: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .En tant que **policière**, elle travaille souvent de longues heures mais trouve son épanouissement dans le fait d'avoir un impact positif sur la société.
postman
[nom]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

facteur, livreur de courrier

facteur, livreur de courrier

Ex: After the rainstorm , the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .Après l'orage, le **facteur** a continué sa tournée malgré les conditions humides.

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

vendeur, vendeuse

vendeur, vendeuse

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .Le **vendeur** a proposé d'emballer l'achat comme service gratuit.

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

vendeur, commercial

vendeur, commercial

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .Les **vendeurs** sont souvent récompensés par des primes en fonction de leurs performances de vente.

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

porte-parole

porte-parole

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .Le **porte-parole** a nié toute implication de l'entreprise dans les allégations.

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

porte-parole, représentant

porte-parole, représentant

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .Le **porte-parole** a démenti les rumeurs circulant sur l'avenir de l'entreprise.
athlete
[nom]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

athlète

athlète

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .Le jeune **athlète** aspirait à représenter son pays aux Jeux Olympiques.

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

sportive, athlète féminine

sportive, athlète féminine

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .La **sportive** a été célébrée pour son dévouement et son travail acharné à l'entraînement.

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

steward, hôtesse de l'air

steward, hôtesse de l'air

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .Elle a suivi une formation approfondie pour devenir **hôtesse de l'air**, apprenant les procédures d'urgence et les compétences en service client.

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

hôtesse de l'air, stewardess

hôtesse de l'air, stewardess

Ex: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .Elle a travaillé comme **hôtesse de l'air** pendant plus de dix ans avant de passer à un rôle de direction.
actor
[nom]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

acteur

acteur

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .Le **acteur** talentueux a incarné sans effort une large gamme de personnages, d'un héros à un méchant.
glamorous
[Adjectif]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

glamour

glamour

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .Sa voiture de sport **glamour** a attiré tous les regards alors qu'il roulait dans les rues de la ville.
actress
[nom]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actrice

actrice

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .La jeune **actrice** a reçu un prix pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire
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